Dinner at The Sporting Club (1978)

November. 07,1978

7.2

| Drama Comedy TV Movie

John Thaw plays Vinny Mathews a small time boxing promoter who struggles with his conscience as to whether or not to provide a fighter for a Sporting Club promotion, a fighter he knows is unfit against an opponent who is way out of his league. However Mathews needs sponsorship and this would be the ideal opportunity to mix with the "frilly shirted" sportsmen who enjoy their lavish lifestyle as fighters slug it out as the steak is served!

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Cast

John Thaw as Dinny Mathews

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Jonathan Lynn as Cyril Benson

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Ken Campbell as Neville

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Reviews

Claysaba

1978/11/07

Excellent, Without a doubt!!

Micransix

1978/11/08

Crappy film

Forumrxes

1978/11/09

Yo, there's no way for me to review this film without saying, take your *insert ethnicity + "ass" here* to see this film,like now. You have to see it in order to know what you're really messing with.

Janis

1978/11/10

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.